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The Mars Quiz
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Mars: There's been a lot of misinformation and myth-making about our nearest neighbor in the Solar System. Can you sort out the truth from the sci-fi? Try it now with our quiz!
Top 10 Winter Flowers and Plants
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Whether they're blooming through a crust of snow or showing off their vivid colors while temperatures drop, hardy plants are thriving as the winter rolls in. And these 10 will make you want to dig that green thumb into the snow.
Can You Identify These 40 Flowers in Five Minutes?
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Hurry! Quickly identify as many flowers as possible before the clock shaves five minutes are less. Newer generations of flowers can be tricky, so scan our bunch of blossoms as best you can and give your best bloom guesses!
What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?
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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?
Can You Identify These Flowers That Grow From Bulbs?
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Not all daffodils, tulips and lilies grow from bulbs, but there's a hefty bouquet of these and other flower species that do grow from the fleshy stems. Show off your flower power and separate the bulbous from the nonbulbous blooms!
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
The Basic Astronomy quiz
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The night sky has fascinated humans throughout history. Even if you're not a science buff in general, we're willing to bet you know a thing or two about astronomy yourself. Find out just how much with our quiz!
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.
Hot or Not: What Makes Some Places Naturally High in Radioactivity
Surprisingly, living in a city with a high level of natural radiation doesn't have any ill effects.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?